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How human height has changed over time — and what might be behind it

How human height has changed over time — and what might be behind it

In the last 30 years, increases in height have plateaued in high-income Western countries.
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Watch: This B.C. woman is best friends with a wild squirrel

Watch: This B.C. woman is best friends with a wild squirrel

Samuel may be a wild animal and not a pet, but he loves to come in the house for cuddles.
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Opinion: On World Children’s Day, let’s recognize that children’s rights include mental health

Opinion: On World Children’s Day, let’s recognize that children’s rights include mental health

Canada ranks 30th out of 38 wealthy nations in supporting the mental health and well-being of children. The need to invest in and prioritize mental health for children and young people is urgent.
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Convicted B.C. drug trafficker sentenced to six years in prison

Convicted B.C. drug trafficker sentenced to six years in prison

Fentanyl is "public enemy number one," said a B.C. Supreme Court judge.
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'People are terrified,' judge says of Vancouver stranger assaults

'People are terrified,' judge says of Vancouver stranger assaults

"Tourists leave Vancouver with a very negative view of what has to be the most beautiful city in the world," said a Vancouver provincial court judge.
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Saving B.C.’s at-risk species is pivotal to Canada’s biodiversity promises at COP15

Saving B.C.’s at-risk species is pivotal to Canada’s biodiversity promises at COP15

Persistent legal gaps at the federal and provincial level are aggravating threats of extinction in B.C.
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In emotional letter, daughter of murder victim urged jury to reject Chu Ming Feng’s bid for early parole

In emotional letter, daughter of murder victim urged jury to reject Chu Ming Feng’s bid for early parole

Feng has served more than 15 years of a mandatory 25-year prison sentence, and a judge and jury are considering his application for early parole under the so-called faint hope clause.
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Experts weigh in on Brian Hill's $70M Aritzia stock sale

Experts weigh in on Brian Hill's $70M Aritzia stock sale

Company’s founder sold shares to diversify assets, get cash for philanthropy
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Coquitlam landlord must pay tenants $36K after judge upholds rental board decision

Coquitlam landlord must pay tenants $36K after judge upholds rental board decision

Landlord disagreed that she was properly served with documents, but her case was dismissed by a Supreme Court judge based on evidence — including information from a private investigator.
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Here are all the prohibited weapons people tried to sneak into B.C. last year

Here are all the prohibited weapons people tried to sneak into B.C. last year

The Canada Border Services Agency seized thousands of weapons and some of them are very peculiar.
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